help

[hɛlp]

help Definition

• 1. make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering them one's services or resources
• 2. serve someone with (food or drink)
• 3. assist (someone) to move in a specified direction

Using help: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "help" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Can you help me carry this heavy box?

• Example

  I need someone to help me with my homework.

• Example

  She helped herself to some more cake.

• Example

  The new medication helped alleviate his pain.

• Example

  He helped guide the team to victory.

help Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for help

• aid
• assist
• support
• abet
• facilitate

Antonyms for help

• hinder
• obstruct
• impede

Idioms Using help

• can't help doing something

  unable to resist the impulse to do something

  Example

  I can't help laughing at that joke every time I hear it.

• help is on the way

  assistance is coming soon

  Example

  Don't worry, help is on the way!

• help yourself

  take as much as you want or need

  Example

  The food is all laid out, so help yourself!

Phrases with help

• help out

  assist someone with a task or problem

  Example

  Can you help me out with this project?

• help oneself

  take something without asking permission

  Example

  He just helped himself to my fries without even asking!

• help along

  assist in the progress or development of something

  Example

  We need to help along the growth of our business.

Origins of help

from Old English 'helpan'

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Summary: help in Brief

The verb 'help' [hɛlp] means to make it easier for someone to do something by offering assistance or resources. It can also refer to serving food or drink, or assisting someone to move in a specific direction. Examples include 'Can you help me carry this heavy box?' and 'The new medication helped alleviate his pain.' Phrases like 'help out' and idioms like 'can't help doing something' are also common.